Tag Archives: Seattle

Memory Lane: University Village

Posted on July 13, 2017 by carmen

Meandering around University Village in Seattle last year, I wore my black and white damask design pants that I bought in NYC several years ago in a little boutique in Harlem. We’ll be going back to NYC this summer and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Seattle, Shopping, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Crate and Barrel, Seattle, University Village, vegan hot dog, vegan mac and cheese | 9 Comments

Exploring Seattle

Posted on February 10, 2017 by carmen

While visiting my daughter in Seattle in September, I couldn’t resist buying a new wardrobe at her eco boutique Drizzle & Shine. Here’s one of the four skirts I bought. It’s made by Synergy and I have mentioned this fair-trade … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Purses, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, fair trade, Seattle, Synergy Organic Clothing | 19 Comments

Ballard Locks, Seattle

Posted on February 1, 2017 by carmen

This was my first time at the Ballard locks in Seattle. It was an interesting adventure! It was fascinating to see the locks open and watch the boats go by from kayaks to cargo ships. It has the most boats passing through than … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Travel | Tagged Ballard Locks, salmon, Seattle | 18 Comments

Gray Synergy Top = comfort + style

Posted on January 16, 2017 by carmen

Synergy Organic Clothing is a fair-trade company in Nepal where the employees earn a living wage. I bought this organic cotton top at Jean’s eco boutique, Drizzle & Shine. A lovely shade of gray with dolman sleeves and beautiful hand-stitching on … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Thirfting, Travel | Tagged Cal Anderson Park, Capitol Hill, Drizzle and Shine, Le Chateau, OKA-B shoes, Seattle, September in Seattle, Synergy Organic Clothing, thrifting | 10 Comments

Highland Park and Olympic Sculpture Park

Posted on December 9, 2016 by carmen

September in Seattle is still vivid in my mind and these photos bring back happy memories of a month that passed too quickly. The weather was nothing short of fantastic. Only two days with some drizzle, not even enough to frizzle … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Travel | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, Highland Park, Jean of all Trades, Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle, Seattle Space Needle | 13 Comments

Sea Shepherd

Posted on November 20, 2016 by carmen

If you know me, I often wear things right after I buy them. Case in point–this unique patchwork top from Fremont Flea Market in September in Seattle. It’s an asymmetrical design made with three different prints sewn together in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Scenery, Seattle | Tagged Martin Sheen sailing ship, Sea Shepherd, Seattle, September in Seattle, Whale Wars | 10 Comments

Alki Beach, Seattle

Posted on November 7, 2016 by carmen

The day started off overcast, but as the clouds rolled away, it turned out to be a sunny day in Seattle with blue skies and not a cloud in sight! We drove to beautiful Alki Beach, west side of Seattle. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach, Day Trips, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Photography, Restaurants, Scenery, Seattle, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Alki Beach, anchor, Blue Skies, flowers, photography, Puget Sound, Scenery, seals, Seattle, Seattle Space Needle, Statue of Liberty | 25 Comments

Thrifting on Capitol Hill

Posted on November 4, 2016 by carmen

While strolling along the avenue where my daughter Jean has her store — Drizzle and Shine, on Capitol Hill — I found a thrift shop and bought a nearly-new black coat with white trim, perfect for all the black and white clothes … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Plant-based diet, Seattle, Shopping, Thirfting, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white, Drizzle and Shine, gingham, Ricki's, Seattle, Sugar Plum vegan bakery, thrifting | 16 Comments

September in Seattle

Posted on October 26, 2016 by carmen

I was so excited as the plane landed at the Seattle airport and we were on our way to see my daughter and her new eco boutique! Jean was working in the store so we took the Link Light Rail … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Handbags, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Photography, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged bamboo tights, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, ethical jewellery, Jeanofalltrades, non-leather purse, pineapple leather, Seattle, Seattle Space Needle | 19 Comments

A Little Lace Frock

Posted on September 17, 2016 by carmen

On a previous visit to Seattle, I bought this little white lace dress. I hadn’t worn it till this summer. Here with a white slip. I’ve worn it with a black slip. An updo for a elegant look. Add a pop of colour … Continue reading →